Spring is here, and so is one of Victoria’s most colourful traditions – the Tesselaar Tulip Festival! Running from 13 September – 12 October 2025, this family-friendly festival in the Yarra Valley is celebrating 70 festivals of blooming good fun.
Here’s why it’s a must-do these school holidays:
1. Over One Million Tulips in Bloom
Wander through fields of vibrant tulips and other spring flowers, with picture-perfect backdrops at every turn.
2. School Holiday Fun – Kids Weeks
From 22 Sept – 3 Oct, kids can enjoy free live shows featuring The Octonauts and PAW Patrol, plus interactive wildlife encounters, drumming workshops, fairy storytelling and more.
3.Food, Glorious Food
Taste Dutch classics like poffertjes, croquettes and kibbeling, or enjoy a wide range of international flavours and sweet treats.
4. Family-Friendly Activities
Hop on the Tulip Tractor Ride, visit the Fairy Garden, join a treasure hunt, and discover Australia’s largest clog (yes, you can climb inside for a photo!).
5.Easy Day Out
Just an hour from Melbourne with free parking, daily entertainment, and kids 16 & under free entry, it’s the perfect affordable family day trip. Dogs on leads are welcome too!
📍 Tesselaar Flower Farm, Silvan (Yarra Valley)
🗓 13 Sept – 12 Oct | Open daily 10am–5pm
👉 Book your tickets now at tulipfestival.com.au
Melbourne with Kidz (MWK) 
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